Hammerhagen

When you first get into orbit and the 3rd stage cuts off, does it feel like you are falling or is it more of a floating experience? Does this change over time? Did you ever wake up from a bad dream or regular dream and freak out because you are falling?

Do you think the US’ inability to send astronauts to space has had a positive effect on the international co-operation? Do you think this will change when the US regains this ability or do you think there will always be good international co-operation in space research and travel?